Assessments that help nurture abilities
Each new student is given the NWEA MAPS assessments to measure their current academic levels. Our licensed teachers examine the results and the student’s transcripts to create an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) specifically designed to meet the needs of each student.
Starr Academy has licensed special education teachers to work with students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) already in place.
Online learning paired with educational support
Students take their online courses using Chromebooks. Each classroom has a ratio of two staff members for every 10 students. A caring teacher and supportive youth development specialist provide academic and behavioral support in a structured and safe environment.
Students also have daily physical education classes taught by a licensed PE teacher to meet their need for physical growth and development.
Flexibility for students
Bringing hope and enabling students to graduate often requires a nimble and tailored approach. With no set bell schedule, Starr Academy students can work on different subjects at their own pace throughout the day.
Residential youth can apply and interview for on-campus work positions in our Work Experience and Project Experience Program. Youth earn an allowance and receive elective credits for participating in this program while also gaining valuable job experience.
Bringing confidence to students.
Starr Academy helps youth build lasting change through an alternative and unique learning environment.
Student of the Month
Sponsored by Bud and Cathy Jacobs
For more than two decades, academic staff at Rawhide have selected one student each month based on growth in academics and behavior, with a focus on being responsible, respectful, safe, and productive.
Recipients are honored with a lunch with longtime Rawhide supporter Cathy Jacobs, a framed Bud Jacobs Award certificate named in memory of her late husband, and monetary assistance to support their transition back into the community.
Each month, a letter sharing the youth's story is mailed to donors, highlighting their journey and the resilience they've shown in overcoming trauma and beginning a new chapter.
